Regional Continuous Improvement Specialist - Manitoba

Brambles; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence in Winnipeg. This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, fostering a culture of efficiency and safety across various sites. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions, conduct data analysis, and promote best practices throughout the organization. If you are passionate about enhancing processes and driving change, this opportunity offers a platform to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in continuous improvement and process management.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Train teams in CI methodologies and track performance improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Post Secondary Education

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Regional Continuous Improvement Specialist - Manitoba

Regional Continuous Improvement Specialist - Manitoba

Apply remote type Not Remote locations Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR20467

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

About the Role:

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across assigned sites or groups using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies. Drive operational excellence by enhancing safety, process efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Lead the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and enhance quality across the function.
• Facilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and optimize processes.
• Train and coach operational teams in CI methodologies, promoting effective use of Lean tools to drive improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Finance and Transformation teams to track cost reductions and performance improvements, documenting measurable impacts.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for CI projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely achievement of results.
• Share best practices across the organization, encouraging a collaborative environment to drive operational excellence and continuous learning.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with CI initiatives and adherence to Brambles Global OpenX standards.

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Drive the implementation of innovative and creative ideas, methods, and process improvements for all CHEP SC/3rd Party Operations.
• Promote operational excellence and a culture of continuous improvement, challenge the status quo persistently.
• Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving actions across various levels of the organization to ensure added value and the effectiveness of implemented processes and tools.
• Identify improvement opportunities, develop, and manage improvement plans, and lead improvement initiatives with SC champions and process owners.
• Develop analyses and models for projects and continuous improvement of processes, working collaboratively across functions to develop optimal low cost/high value solutions as prioritized by Supply Chain leadership.
• Provide robust data analysis focused on cost reductions, process improvements, and strategic initiatives for the Canadian Operations and Supply Chain team.
• Drive continuous improvement training program within CHEP / 3PL operations, in collaboration with plant champions and OPEX team.
• Analyze data using LEAN Six Sigma statistical data analysis methods.
• Conduct problem-solving, root cause analysis, Gemba Walks, KAIZEN events, and CI improvement workshops.
• Develop and analyze key performance indicators to monitor and track the impact and benefits of improvements in support of the company's objectives.
• Implement and develop necessary procedures, tools, flow charts, templates and online tools and apps.
• Assists plants with various operational issues, SAP, Procurement and Coupa.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary education
• 3–5 years relevant work experience
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Good analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to travel to sites

Experience

• Worked in a process driven situation where success depends on adherence to deadlines
• Inventory planning/control and logistics experience
• Data analytics, Operations, Project Management
• Safety Experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Good working knowledge of MS office (particularly Excel)
• Self-motivated and works well under pressure
• The ability to maintain a high level of accuracy with a high volume of output

Language

Essential: English Desirable: French

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential.